Street Sense Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P85) the organization is classified as: Homeless Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Street Sense Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Street Sense Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Street Sense Inc generated $891.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $745.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE ISSUES OF HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY AND TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STREET SENSE PROVIDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO 153 HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN INCLUDING 44 NEW, FIRST-TIME VENDORS IN 2021. VENDORS EARN AN AVERAGE OF $990/MONTH, WITH THE HIGHEST PERFORMING VENDORS REPORTING SINGLE DAY EARNINGS UP TO $400. IN 2021, STREET SENSE CONTINUED TO OFFER MULTIPLE PLATFORMS FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND THE PRODUCTION OF CONTENT AIMED AT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, HOWEVER THIS WORK REMAINED SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC. IN 2021, WE PRODUCED CONTENT IN PRINT, ILLUSTRATION, AND AUDIO. THESE WORKSHOPS ARE LED BY ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE, PRACTICING PROFESSIONALS WHO DONATE THEIR TIME TO THE ORGANIZATION. THESE WORKSHOPS PROVIDE HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN A FORUM TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS WHILE RAISING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. STREET SENSE ENCOURAGES PUBLIC DEBATE ABOUT HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY THROUGH THEIR NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED WEEKLY WITH A PER ISSUE PRINT RUN OF 2,600, CONSISTING OF 16 PAGES OF LOCAL NEWS FEATURES, POETRY AND EDITORIALS. STREET SENSE ALSO HAS AN ACTIVE PRESENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA, PROMOTING THEIR PRINT CONTENT AS WELL AS MATERIAL FROM OTHER INDEPENDENT SOURCES ON THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS AND EXTREME POVERTY. STREET SENSE ALSO OPERATES A CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO HELP ITS PROGRAM PARTICIPANT NAVIGATE TOWARDS HOUSING, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND OTHER PUBLIC BENEFITS AS WELL AS AN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND TO HELP VENDORS WITH RENT AND UTILITY ARREARAGES AS WELL AS TO PURCHASE FOOD AND MEDICINE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Carome Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $100,674 |
Blake Androff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Webber Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shari Wilson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ashley Mcmaster Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stenley Keeve Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $855,232 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $855,232 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,684 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $891,132 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,673 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,168 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $446,798 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,104 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,861 |
Advertising and promotion | $37 |
Office expenses | $25,440 |
Information technology | $16,754 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,132 |
Travel | $410 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,340 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $234 |
Insurance | $3,753 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $745,271 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $202,980 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $138,541 |
Accounts receivable, net | $57,049 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,124 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $808 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,194 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $402,696 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,902 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $12,902 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $203,056 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $186,738 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $402,696 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Street Sense Inc has recieved totaling $336,771.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $176,174 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,097 |
The Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Graham Stretch Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Charles Koch Institute Arlington, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $8,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Health Care For The Homeless Inc Baltimore, MD | $34,978,202 | $29,792,306 |
Pathways To Housing Dc Washington, DC | $5,758,057 | $16,638,117 |
For The Girls Wheaton, MD | $1,479,241 | $6,747,271 |
Miriams Kitchen Washington, DC | $5,984,794 | $8,193,619 |
Coalition For The Homeless Inc Washington, DC | $8,210,055 | $6,494,266 |
Samaritan Inns Inc Washington, DC | $7,778,668 | $4,753,931 |
Rescue Mission Of Roanoke Inc Roanoke, VA | $11,303,940 | $5,672,596 |
Three Oaks Homeless Shelter Inc Lexington Park, MD | $3,850,234 | $5,125,353 |
Maryland Center For Veterans Education And Training Inc Baltimore, MD | $2,236,298 | $2,862,708 |
Diakonia Inc Ocean City, MD | $2,014,069 | $2,118,101 |
Arundel House Of Hope Incorporated Glen Burnie, MD | $1,723,142 | $1,951,320 |
Housing Trust Fund Of Northern Virginia Inc Chantilly, VA | $1,642,500 | $1,610,122 |